Gene Scan Shows Body’s Clock Influences Numerous Physical Functions

More bad news for the morons hoping for a genetic "cure" to their overweight/obesity.

"The pineal gland — integral to setting the body’s sleep and wake cycles — may be involved in a broad range of bodily functions, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions.

Using a technology that scans for the activity of thousands of genes at a time, the researchers found that the activity of more than 600 genes in the pineal gland are synchronized in some way with the 24-hour sleep and wake cycle. The genes influence such diverse functions as inflammation and immunity...

'We have a long way to go before we can fully understand the role of the pineal gland and what makes it tick,' Dr. Klein said."

With over 6,000 genes, to date, allegedly involved in overweight/obesity, there will be a really long time to wait.

Long time, as in way after you are dead from your fat.

Better to lose the weight now while you are alive.